Overview
Noom’s Food Lookup tool and barcode scanner help you quickly log meals. If you can’t find an item, you can create a custom food entry instead.
What to Know
- You can search for foods in Noom’s database or scan a barcode to find packaged items.
⚠️ Note: Not all foods or barcodes are guaranteed to be in the system.
- If an item isn’t found, you can manually add it using the “Create Food” option
- Barcode scanning is supported in both iOS and Android, but availability may vary depending on app version.
What to Do
Food Lookup Tool:
The Food Lookup Tool—available in the Success Kit tab of the Noom app—lets you quickly find nutrition facts, food color categories, and healthy swaps to help you make informed decisions before eating or purchasing.
Key Features:
- Look up foods by name or barcode to view nutrition details
- Browse popular foods by color category (Green, Yellow, Orange)
- Discover healthier swaps for foods in the Orange category
Database coverage: Includes foods from the U.S., U.K., Australia, Canada, and Germany.
To access the tool:
- Open the Noom app
- Tap the Success Kit tab
- Select Food Color Look Up
Barcode Scanner
If you scan or search for a food item that’s not in Noom’s database, you’ll see a message prompting you to help improve the system. You can choose to add the item manually, but note that it won’t be saved to your recently logged list or appear in the database immediately.
If the barcode isn’t recognized:
- Tap Yes, let’s add it!
- Fill out the Food Name (required)
- Optionally add Brand Name, Calories, and Serving Size
- Tap Log in the top right corner
If you can’t find a food using search:
- Tap Can’t find it? Let’s add it!
- Enter the Food Name (required)
- Optionally add Calories
- Tap Log in the top right corner
Noom’s team is continuously updating the food and barcode database, so stay tuned for improvements in future app updates.
Need to Know More?
Q: Where is the food database available?
A: The tool includes foods sold in the U.S., U.K., Australia, Canada, and Germany.
Q: Will my manually added food appear again later?
A: No, manually added foods won’t be saved to your recent log or the database right away.
Q: Is the barcode scanner available to all users?
A: Yes, on eligible iOS and Android versions of Noom Weight. Make sure your app is updated to version 12.10.0 or higher.
